The pity is not that there is a myth of Sylvia Plath but that the myth is not simply that of an enormously gifted poet whose death came carelessly, by mistake, and too soon.

From that altitude, the world looked calm and vivid and possible. But by the time we landed at Prestwick the clouds were down like the black cap on a hanging judge.

The Futures Bright, Wear Your Sunglasses

Bias rules our minds and causes us to overlook the obvious. From 'Fillossofee: Messages From a Grandfather', by Robert Gately

The preparations were elaborate and mammoth in scale, and Washington threw himself into the effort, demanding that not an hour be lost.

We know what war means, and we know what poverty means. We need to develop a better model for reaching out to the world than we have.

I am not leaving twitter. If the mindless few defeat the thoughtful majority we are all doomed.

When chimps threaten, they open their mouth and show their teeth. It's a little like waving a knife in front of you. It's very primitive, and therefore bizarre.

Can't trust a fascist--truth is always your first sacrifice to the welfare of the state

Being with someone I love and care about to feed off positive energy is crucial.

For an Impressionist to paint from nature is not to paint the subject, but to realize sensations.

England, an old and exhausted island, must one day be contented, like other parents, to be strong only in her children.